U.S. Rep. Steil: Issues statement on the passage of the SAVE act
Washington, DC – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by the House of Representatives. “Free, secure and fair elections are the cornerstone of American democracy and
Rep. Tiffany: Introduces world trade organization withdrawal measure
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced a joint resolution calling for the United States to formally withdraw from the World Trade Organization (WTO), a deeply flawed globalist institution that has repeatedly failed to uphold fair trade and undermined American economic
Rep. Vining: “Our Democracy Is Not For Sale”on overturning Citizens United
“Who do we want to be as a country? We need to decide that right now. “Americans deserve a democracy that isn’t sold to the highest bidder. Citizens United v. FEC is the United States Supreme Court ruling that corporations are “persons”
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Backs bills to cut taxes for workers, families as Republicans advance tax breaks for big corporations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Republicans work to pass their tax breaks for big corporations and Wall Street investors, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced two bills to cut taxes for Wisconsinites. First, Senator Baldwin introduced the American Family Act,
Rep. Phelps: Slams Republican plan to gut public benefit programs: “cruelty disguised as reform”
MADISON WI – Today, during the first hearing of the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform, Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) stood firmly against a slate of Republican-authored bills that would raise barriers to accessing essential programs like unemployment insurance,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Blumenthal introduce youth HIV/AIDS awareness day resolution
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a resolution to recognize April 10 as National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. While HIV/AIDS affects people of all backgrounds, prevention is key for young people, who are the group of
Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate democratic leader Dianne Hesselbein on democratic party of Wisconsin chair’s decision to not seek re-election
MADISON, Wis – In response to the news that Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Ben Wikler, has decided to not seek another term as Chair, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “When Ben was elected Chair six
Rep. Wied: Statement on budget blueprint
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate budget blueprint. “Today, I voted to continue working toward a final federal budget that delivers real results for the people
Sen. Jacque: Panel moves Sen. Jacque bill providing more education options for military families
Committee clears measure extending deadlines for open enrollment across Wisconsin school districts MADISON… Military families across Wisconsin would have access to more education options for their children under legislation extending open enrollment application deadlines, which cleared Senate Committee today. Sen.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Calls on DOJ, FBI, HHS OIG to investigate alleged mishandling of HHS official records
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Heath and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS
Remiker campaign: Announces campaign for WisDems Chair
Remiker has been a part of key victories for Wisconsin Democrats and has served in leadership roles with WisDems, including Executive Director, during victories from 2018 to 2025 CONTACT: press@devinforchair.com Remiker has been a part of key victories for Wisconsin
Zepecki campaign: Statement on Dem Party chair race
Contact: jz@jzcomms.com Following word that Ben Wikler will not seek another term as Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Joe Zepecki released the following statement: “Every conversation I’ve had about the future of our party gets to the same place:
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin republicans vote to take healthcare away from constituents
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, every Republican in Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation voted to pass a budget resolution that will cut billions of dollars from programs that provide healthcare and other essential services to millions of Wisconsinites. The following are statements from A Better
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Trump admin on closure of head start office that serves grantees in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the closure of five regional Head Start offices across the country, including the Region 5 office in
Wisconsin Legislature: Democrats in the Wisconsin state legislature announce introduction of constitutional amendment ballot measure to overturn citizens united
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly introduced a joint resolution to place an advisory referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If approved, voters would decide on whether they think Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation should
WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced in a letter to Wisconsin Democrats that he would not seek reelection to a fourth term as Chair of the state party. His current term concludes this June. All
Weekly GOP radio address: Focusing on T.H.E.S.E. priorities for Wisconsin’s future
Hi, this is State Senator Rob Hutton. This time of year brings a great deal of discussion around government spending priorities at both a state and national level. I recently had the opportunity of spending part of my afternoon hearing
Sen. Spreitzer: Wisconsin elections are not for sale
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Democratic legislators from across the state introduced legislation to strengthen democracy in Wisconsin and reject attempts from the ultra wealthy to buy their way to power. After the announcement of these
Sen. Smith, Rep. Subeck: Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature announce introduction of constitutional amendment ballot measure to overturn citizens united
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly introduced a joint resolution to place an advisory referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If approved, voters would decide on whether they think Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation should
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on House passage of FY25 Senate budget resolution
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the FY25 Senate Budget Resolution. “House Republicans are keeping our word to the American people. By passing the Senate Budget Resolution, we’re moving